The Japan Information & Culture Center welcomes the return of the New York Japan CineFest, presenting seven short films highlighting the most exciting new voices in cinema!    Thursday, September 29th, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th St NW Suite 100 Washington DC 20036… Read more »

VISIONDC– Film Collaborative   September 29, 2016 411 New York Ave NE, DC 6PM – 8PM VIP Rooftop Reception 8PM – 11PM General Admission Mixer   CULTURALDC, BROOK ROSE DEVELOPMENT, AND D.B. LEE DEVELOPMENT, invite you to experience an evening with filmmakers and space-makers, held at the future site of the art-focused boutique hotel at 411 New… Read more »

George Mason University will host a free film screening of MARITAL RAPE IS REAL by Shanon Lee at its Fairfax Campus during Fear2Freedom’s annual campaign to raise awareness for victims of sexual assault. MARITAL RAPE IS REAL is a short film adapted from several published essays on marital rape by WIFV Member Shanon Lee. The… Read more »

Looking for a photographer to help shoot some stills in Chesterfield, VA on Tuesday the 20th of September. If interested, please provide a day rate, stills portfolio and kit list to [email protected]

The Sundance Documentary Film Program supports non-fiction filmmakers worldwide in the production of cinematic documentaries on contemporary themes. Established in 2002 with founding support from Open Society Foundations, the Program is a vibrant global resource for independent non-fiction storytelling. Recent projects include The Square, The Queen of Versailles, Rich Hill, The Invisible War and The… Read more »

Attention filmmakers, actors, and composers!   The Virginia Film Festival is now accepting applications for the 13th Adrenaline Film Project. AFP is a 72-hour, highly-caffeinated filmmaking competition where three-person teams of filmmakers work together to write, cast, shoot, and edit a film in only three days!   AFP provides a unique experience for aspiring filmmakers,… Read more »

SYNOPSIS: The first portion of a two-part short film– a young man holds out all night for a last chance to explain his shortcomings to an ex-partner before his departure to a new city the next morning.   PRODUCTION TITLE: Right Now a Moment TYPE: Super 16mm short film UNION STATUS: Non-Union, Paid FORMAT: 16mm… Read more »

Casting one African American actress for historical animated video Project Overview: Based on an original screenplay, No Ordinary People is a short film in pre-production that will illuminate the true story of Ann, an enslaved woman from Maryland. In 1815, Ann threw herself out of a third floor window rather than be sold south and… Read more »

Please join us for a night with Gibson Worsham, the architect of the Byrd Theatre’s preservation project, and Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office!   Worsham, architect for Glave & Holmes and Board President of the Byrd Theatre Foundation, will speak at the Virginia Production Alliance – Richmond District meeting on Sept. 27th.… Read more »

Seeking bold and audacious actress, 60+ years, to play the lead role in a narrative short film based loosely on the Baba Yaga witch of Russian fairy tales. Some very brief and tasteful nudity that is non-sexual. This is a graduate film, and all positions will be paid. There will be rehearsals several days over… Read more »

Seeking 25-40 year old male actor to play the lead role in a narrative short film based loosely on the Baba Yaga witch of Russian fairy tales. This is a graduate film, and all positions will be paid.  There will be a few rehearsals several times over the next few months, and these rehearsals will culminate… Read more »

SUPERnova Casting, a division of MoonlightWings Productions is looking for:   DC CASTING – $100/half-day, Non-Union ages 2-17 Project Learning Tree (PLT) – Photo Shoot Shoot Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016 **ABOUT: Casting diverse and photogenic kids from ages 2 to 17 in a photo shoot for Project Learning Tree. Photos will be used online… Read more »

Attention filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and directors: The 2017 GI Film Festival is now open for submissions! We are currently accepting films of all categories, including feature, documentary, short, and student, as well as screenplays. To submit your film or screenplay for consideration to be part of the GI Film Festival 2017 programming, please click here. The festival will… Read more »

Virginia Production Alliance Hampton Roads District will hold a general meeting Monday September 19th at Old Dominion University’s Goode Theatre at 4601 Monarch Way, Norfolk VA 23508. The meeting will coincide with ODU’s kick off of the Campus MovieFest.  It is similar to the 48 Hour Film Project but production teams are restricted to ODU… Read more »

The SmartPhilm Fest brings to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region the first film festival with films shot exclusively with smartphones. With the rise of smartphones and the proliferation of apps, the ways creatives represent the world around us in digital media is rapidly changing. SmartPhilm Fest will level the playing field for all aspiring and professional… Read more »

Please join Women in Film & Video at the GMU Visiting Filmmakers Series to honor: Christine Vachon with a 2016 WIFV Women of Vision Award. Wednesday September 28, 2016, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Johnson Center Cinema, George Mason University 4400 University Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030 WIFV Members and GMU Alumni $25 / Public $35 RSVP here by Monday, September… Read more »

The Bijou Film Center is presenting the documentary “Danny Says” in its screening room at 304 E. Broad St. on Saturday, Sept. 24. The film follows the life of Danny Fields, a major pop culture figure associated with the Ramones, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed and many others. The screening takes place on the first national… Read more »

National Geographic Studios is looking for a full-time Assistant Editor for a potential long term contract on a long running series.  The position supports the editorial/producing team.  He/or She is responsible for the organization of materials, ingest, outputs, narration/music placement/review, stringouts, etc.   This is a nighttime position Monday through Friday (4pm-12am). Skills Required: Must be proficient in FCP and Adobe… Read more »

One-day forum with panel discussion to better understand UAV/Drone filming including regulations, restrictions, fees, camera options, FAA paperwork and much more. Workshop will also include hands-on demonstrations with small, medium and full-sized “heavy lifter” aircraft. DJI, the market leader in easy-to-fly drones and aerial photography systems, has generously provided a brand new Phantom 3 Standard… Read more »

For the first time ever, DIY Network’s Jason Cameron is looking for dreadful, chaotic, overgrown, absolutely hopeless and desperate backyards for America’s Most Desperate Landscape. Jason and his team will bring a massive two-day transformation to your backyard. Think building decks and pergolas, fences and walkways, and much more. Got a pathetic pool? Jason would… Read more »

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to 162 stations located in 79 geographically diverse markets and… Read more »

Open to films of any genre (documentary, feature, shorts, web series, art and animation) and in any language (with subtitles). The festival is known for cutting edge style and content, first-time features, web series, experimental and animated films from across the world.  DCIFF 2017 welcomes interactive films and our Poli-Docs in-competition screenings comes with carefully planned panel discussions.  The… Read more »

  All Media is in search of a Freelance Motion Graphics Artist, on a fast turnaround project (3 weeks) Skills Required: Motion Graphics & Effects Great time management skills and responsive Bonus Skills: Animation of Motion Graphics Company: All Media is a local video production company, offering concept to delivery video content for web and… Read more »

At the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts:   This Friday: VCU Southern Film Festival: The Life & Times of Elizabeth Keckly (2014; 40 min) Sep 16, 6:30–9 pm | Cheek Theater Featuring Daphne Maxwell Reid, Producer Ken Roy, and researcher/writer Elvatrice Belsches in discussion with Kimberly Brown This documentary by Tim Reid explores the extraordinary… Read more »